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Dental Benefit - Essex Dental

Your Dental Benefit are administered by Essex Dental. In addition to your ESSENCE Advantage Membership ID Card, you will also be receiving an Essex Dental Benefit ID Card. Please present this ID card to the dentist at the start of every visit.

ESSENCE Advantage members must utilize a dentist in the network, and coverage is limited to routine dental work only. A $20 co-pay for an office visit includes the following:

  • Up to one oral exam every six months
  • Up to one routine cleaning every six months
  • Up to one fluoride treatment every year
  • Up to one dental x-ray bite wing (not full mouth) every year

If you need more information about your Dental Benefit, you can visit Essex's website at www.essexdentalbenefits.com. To search for a dentist that participates with Essence through Essex, select Member Services, Provider Search, and the following Network:

  • MO/IL members select Essex Dental Benefit
  • KY & WA members select DenteMax

You can also call Essex Customer Service at (314) 543-4900 or (800) 501-3471.

You can also view a customized list of dentists near you by visiting Essex Dental's website.